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FD53 WUJ

2004 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

88,282 mi
Last recorded88,282 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 WUJ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 88,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bump stop adrift

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop adrift

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 88,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop adrift

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bump stop adrift

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 84,356 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 May 2018 78,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2018 78,699 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2017 73,267 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole system corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2017 73,267 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole system corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 66,155 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 68,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 May 2015 62,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2015 62,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2014 56,720 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 56,720 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2013 50,460 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 43,664 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 43,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,455 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 38,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play to both lower ball joints.

Pass 27 May 2010 32,935 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 32,932 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 May 2009 27,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2009 27,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 May 2008 23,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2008 23,146 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,617 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Tribute?

Based on 38,590 MOT tests across 2,673 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2,111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,355
Registration plate lamp not working 1,261
position lamp(s) not working 1,195
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,111
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FD53 WUJ is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,456 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Tribute fails its MOT is brake hose excessively deteriorated, accounting for 2,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD53 WUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Tribute typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD53 WUJ registered?

FD53 WUJ is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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